Obituaries Listing

Feb 7, 2025

Ariovalda M. Leal, age 69, of Taunton, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at her home in Taunton.

Born in Porto Judeu, Terceira, Azores, Ariovalda was the third of six children born to the late Francisco and Maria (Candida) Leal. She was educated and grew up in the Azores, immigrating to the United States of America...

Feb 6, 2025

Carolyn (Silver) Milko, age 95 of Berkley, passed away on February 6, 2025 at Marian Manor. She was the wife of the late Henry S. Milko, who passed in 2023.

Born in Taunton, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy ( Kenyon) Silver.

Before retiring, Mrs. Milko was employed with Bentley &...

Feb 4, 2025

Susan (Shewalter) Hite, age 79 of Taunton, passed away at her residence on February 4, 2025. Born on April 2, 1945 in Alhambra, CA, Susan was the daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Gellinck) Shewalter. Susan was a loving Mother, Grandmother & Great-grandmother. Susan truly knew that it was more blessed to give than receive. Susan was an...

Feb 3, 2025

Louis F. Berry, age 86, passed away on February 3, 2025.

Louis was born in Waltham, son of the late Louis H. and Albertine (Hachey) Berry.

Louis was an over the road truck driver. In the past he worked for Braun Express until the ageof 72.

He was affectionately known as "Uncle Lou"...

Feb 2, 2025

Daniel Rodrigues, age 97, of Taunton passed away at his home on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was surrounded by the love, comfort and care of his family. Dan was a devoted husband 62 years to the late Lillian E (Pina) Rodrigues.

Born in New Bedford to Manuel and Maria (Teca Santos) Rodrigues. Dan was a proud...

Jan 29, 2025

Joseph James Silvia, age 97 of Lakeville, passed away on January 29, 2025 at Hathaway Manor in New Bedford with his loving family by his side.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Emily ( Pontes) Silvia.

He was the husband of the late Jeanette Louise (Nepini)

Joseph...

Jan 29, 2025

J. Winifred (Pacheco) LaMountain, age 99 of  East Taunton, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence in Shrewsbury on January 29, 2025.

Born in East Taunton in 1925, she is the daughter of the late Jordan and Mary (Mello) Pacheco.

For grades 1-12 she went to Brookside School in East Taunton, and went on to...

Jan 25, 2025

Vivian (Vieira) Paulo, age 97 of Taunton, passed away on January 25, 2025 at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Adelino P. “Pete” Paulo.

Born in Taunton, Vivian was the daughter of the late John F. and Julia (Alves) Vieira.

Before retiring, Vivian was employed with Ad-A-Day as a...

Jan 24, 2025

Bonnie J. (Petty) Chase, 72, of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, January 24th, 2025, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of Robert Chase, with whom she shared 33 kindred years. Bonnie was born in Philadelphia, PA to Lewis and Euterpe (Halekas) Petty.

For 36 dedicated years, she worked as an accountant for Venture Tape in...

Jan 24, 2025

Gail E. (Unger) McElroy, age 82, of Raynham, passed away at home on Friday, January 24, 2025, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her dear family. She was the devoted wife to Robert D. McElroy, Sr. of Raynham.

Born in Attleboro, MA, she was the oldest of four daughters born to the late John D....

Jan 24, 2025

Iranganie (Gunasekera) Fernando, age 86, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at Care One of New Bedford.

She was the cherished wife of the late Neville Fernando.

Born in Haputale, Sri Lanka, Iranganie, affectionately known as Ira, was the cherished daughter of the late Martin Aberwardana and Lily Swarnawathi Gunasekera.

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Jan 23, 2025

Jeffrey Dutra, age 43 of Taunton, a loving father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather and cousin, passed away on January 23, 2025, after a long illness at home with his loving family by his side.

Born in Taunton, the beloved son of Maria (DaSilva) Dutra of Taunton, and the late Carlos A. Dutra.

Before his illness,...

Jan 21, 2025

Edna L. (Dias) Mitton, age 100, a lifelong resident of Taunton, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. She was the loving and devoted wife for nearly 80 years to Gerald Mitton.

Born in Taunton, Edna was the youngest of 13 children born to the late Manuel and...

Jan 18, 2025

George R. Medeiros, Jr., age 46, of Middleboro, former longtime resident of Taunton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the devoted and loving husband for 18 cherished years to Emily (Sousa) Medeiros of Middleboro.

Born in Taunton, George was one of two children and the only son born...

Jan 17, 2025

Joseph Edward Elliott, age 66 of Taunton, passed away at his residence on January 17, 2025.

Born in Boston, the son of the late Robert and Mary (Hewitt) Elliott.

He enjoyed car racing. Most of all he enjoyed the simple things in life such as getting together for a cup of Dunkin coffee,  a Pepsi...

Jan 15, 2025

Herman C. Camara, Sr., age 81of Swansea, passed away on January 15, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Pauline B. (Andreozzi) Camara.

Born in Warren, Herman was the son of the late John P. and Hilda (Ferreira) Camara.

Herman was the...

Jan 14, 2025

Juliette Randall, age 54 of Taunton, passed away on January 14, 2025 at the Boston Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in Attleboro, Juliette was the daughter of the late Kathleen Randall (Gavin) and Allan Randall.

Juliette was a proud preschool teacher who loved working with children, and had a gift for caring for...

Jan 12, 2025

Carlos Alberto Baganha, age 65, of Taunton, died on January 12, 2025 in the hospital surrounded by loved ones, after a long illness. Carlos was the loving husband of Teresa Furtado Baganha for over 43 years.

He was the son of Maria Joana Baganha and the late Antonio Sousa Baganha. Carlos was born and grew up on...

Jan 12, 2025

Jacqueline F. (Rutherford) Helpern, RN, age 101 of Raynham, passed away on January 12, 2025 at Morton Hospital with her loving children by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Maurice M. Helpern, MD, former Medical Director at Morton Hospital from 1958 to 1989, who passed in 1995.

Dr. and Mrs. Helpern...

Jan 10, 2025

Joseph R. Pacheco, age 83 of Taunton passed away at his residence on January 10, 2025 with his loving wife by his side.

Joseph was the beloved husband of Patricia (Vincent) Pacheco for over 53 years.

Born in Taunton, Mr. Pacheco was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Cabral) Pacheco.

Mr....